Low secondary attack rate after prolonged exposure to sputum smear positive miliary tuberculosis in a neonatal unit

ConclusionThis investigation highlighted the low transmission rate of sputum smear positive miliary TB in a particularly highly susceptible population as infants. Our expert definitions and interventions proved to be helpful in terms of the feasibility of a thorough outbreak investigation. Furthermore, we demonstrated concordance of T-Spot and TST. Based on our findings, we assume that T-Spot could be considered a reliable investigation tool to rule out TB infection in infants.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research